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Andy

Has it really been nine months? I am still crying whenever I think about you. I really lost it a couple of days ago. I was bawling and trembling. My sleeve was damp from the tears. Anytime I see a tall, skinny, hunched over person I have a flashback of the last night I saw you. I told you I loved you, but we didn't hug.

I am listening to a lot of jazz lately. I just wish you were still here to counsel me on what to listen to next. You always had an impeccable taste in music. I love you and wish you were still here.

Fuck you death.

So What

So What

I am very tired.
The child in the room is obnoxious.
Swearing and cackling.
No sense of boundaries.
I must sleep.
Before I lose it for real.

I must lose it for real.
Before I can learn to maintain.
A reality I care not for.
But must maintain
for posterity sake.

So sleep she calls.
I must obey.
Or look for sanity
some other way.

I don't fit in
It must begin
The change to come
I may not win

Phish - Deer Creek. Wilco is amazing!

Deer Creek

Well it's over. Some great times and music with family and friends. It's 2:16 in the morning and Matt is driving. We are listening to Wilco's first album A.M. I forgot how good this album. Straight up country rock music. Can't beat it.

Phish played an amazing show and I really danced my ass off during the second set. There was a whole group of us and some really good energy in the air. Fluffhead was amazing.

We are going to listen to Summerteeth, another Wilco album, next. This is the one that Wilco hooked me with. Every song is great. The bells and strings of "Can't Stand It" still make me feel like a kid on Christmas. The lyrics are cryptic yet familiar. The whole album is a treat and has a lot of Jay Bennet's best orchestration. She's a jar is a wonderful thing. Here's the lyrics:


She's A Jar Lyrics

She's a jar
With a heavy lid
My pop quiz kid
A sleepy kisser
A pretty war
With feelings hid
She begs me not to miss her

She says forever
To light a fuse
We could use
A hand full of wheel
And a day off
And a bruised road
However you might feel
Tonight is real

When I forget how to talk, I sing
Wont you please
Bring that flash to shine
And turn my eyes red
Unless they close
When you click
And my face gets sick
Stuck
Like a question unposed

Just climb aboard
The tracks of a trains arm
In my fragile family tree
And watch me floating inches above
The people under me

Please beware the quiet front yard
I warned you
Before there were water skies
I warned you not to drive
Dry your eyes, you poor devil

Are there really ones like these?
The ones I dream
Float like leaves
And freeze to spread skeleton wings
I passed through before I knew you

I believe it's just because
Daddy's payday is not enough
Oh, I believe it's all because
Daddy's payday is not enough

Just climb aboard
The tracks of a trains arm
In my fragile family tree
And watch me floating inches above
The people under me

She's a jar
With a heavy lid
My pop quiz kid
A sleepy kisser
A pretty war
With feelings hid
You know she begs me not to hit her

Great music

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Lot

On the lot chilling in the shade before going in. Pretty cool scene. Heard "The Weight" wafting through the air and it reminded me of how great The Band is. Their influence is still apperant in bands today. Dr. Dog is heavily influenced by The Band. Their songs combine the best elements of Rock, folk, pop and soul to create modern masterpieces. Their album "We All Belong" is a masterpiece in my opinion. All of their records have great songs, but the flow of "We All Belong" and the strength of every song holds it above the rest. I reccomend you go right out and buy it!

Don't forget to support local record stores in your area. Culture Clash in Toledo has a knowledgable staff and they are always helpful. Give a shot out to your favorite local business here.

Gone Phishin'

Ok. I finally found a simple, free blog editor called "Pen To Blog" for my phone. I don't like it cause i cannot type in landscope mode or corract spelling. More later.......

Ok no landscape mode or spellcheck here either. The UI is more appealing so I will stick with it.

In Indiana for a Phish concert at Deer Creek. Say what you will, I enjoy their music. I understand why some may not.

-doc

Arcade Fire

The Arcade Fire has the #1 album in America. The Suburbs is an amazing album too. The pop melodies combine wonderfully with the techno (like) beats and melancholy lyrics. I am impressed that they have broken down the walls of shitty American "pop" music and proved that a really talented band can achieve commercial success while maintaining their independent qualities. Their ticket price is bound to increase, but that concert has got to be amazing. Give it a listen and let me know what you think.